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president obama is expected to press russian president for the syrian crisis, expected to meet today. >>> the obama administration has been monitoring egyptian elections. the brotherhood declared its account account won the presidential election. the official results are expected thursday. the military rulers promised to appoint 100 person panel to craft up a document. >>> to syria, troops intensified killing on rebel held neighborhoods. activists say homes have been under siege for a week. escalation of violence forcing 300 strong u.n. observer forces to call off patrols. >>> some 60 dogs from 6 countries took part in a european frisbee dog competition. the dogs chased multiple gifts in short route choreographed to music. >>> hot and steamy conditions are about to move in to maryland this week. what it could mean for you and those moving out of the western u.s. >>> i'm sherrie johnson, live at fort mc henry with a look at today's events. >>> we heard about pit bulls attacking people. a store about a family's pit bull in baltimore being hailed a hero. >>> good morning, i'm charley cro
president obama is expected to press russian president for the syrian crisis, expected to meet today. >>> the obama administration has been monitoring egyptian elections. the brotherhood declared its account account won the presidential election. the official results are expected thursday. the military rulers promised to appoint 100 person panel to craft up a document. >>> to syria, troops intensified killing on rebel held neighborhoods. activists say homes have been under...
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monday, president obama warned the syrian regime. >> i want to make it clear to assad and those under his command, the world is watching. the use of chemical weapons is and would be totally unacceptable. >> reporter: obama administration and military officials say they believe president assad has gotten the message. >> we have sent an unmistakable message that this would cross a red line. and those responsible would be held to account. >> reporter: the syrian regime, which has been massacring citizens for nearly two-straight years, has been careful not to confirm it has the weapons. >> even if we have them, we shall not use them against our people. >> reporter: but president assad's father used chemical weapons. and officials believe pressure on the current government is mounting. opposition is making tactical gains that could trigger a shift in the conflict. the state department believes the conflict is growing closer to assad and is looking into reports that assad's men are looking for a place to go into exile. >> tahman bradley, live in washington. thanks, tahman. >>> we also have
monday, president obama warned the syrian regime. >> i want to make it clear to assad and those under his command, the world is watching. the use of chemical weapons is and would be totally unacceptable. >> reporter: obama administration and military officials say they believe president assad has gotten the message. >> we have sent an unmistakable message that this would cross a red line. and those responsible would be held to account. >> reporter: the syrian regime,...
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president obama previously warned that chemical weapons could be a game changer when it comes to u.s. intervention. >>> and this morning new jersey's high-profile governor is facing criticism for how he's handling a special election to fill frank lautenberg's seat. chris christie set it for october. democrats kus him of squandering more than $12 million, the cost of a separate special election. and they see it as a political move calculated to keep christie's name at the top of the ballot in november. >>> ohio state university president gordon gee is retyring after coming under fire for moblging notre dame and catholics and poking fun at the academic quality of other schools. he said the controversy was only part of the reason he decided to step down july 1st. >>> mississippi's governor sparked a fiery national debate with his controversial comments about educational trouble in america. governor phil bryant taking part in a panel discussion when he seeped to blame working moms for the declining reading proficiencies. >> how did america get so mode oaker. >> i think parents became, bot
president obama previously warned that chemical weapons could be a game changer when it comes to u.s. intervention. >>> and this morning new jersey's high-profile governor is facing criticism for how he's handling a special election to fill frank lautenberg's seat. chris christie set it for october. democrats kus him of squandering more than $12 million, the cost of a separate special election. and they see it as a political move calculated to keep christie's name at the top of the...
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. >>> also the obama administration is planning to demand the syrian president resign. the white house is expected to lay out the tougher line tomorrow. >>> libyan officials say 85 civilians were killed in a nato air strike that happened monday night. it targeted the former farm used as a military staging area. >>> a united nations refugee air is bringing aid to somalia. they say this is the first time the agency has been able to do so in five years. one of the big reason supplies have been hard to get in that country is due to rebel groups. >>> philadelphia is now cracking down on flash mob violence. check this out. >> the city's mayor now giving parents and children warnings. >>> in one midwestern state, hail and what they had to put up with. >> they are supposed to host the summer olympics next year, by widespread rioting is destroying london. ♪ ooh baby, looks like you need a little help there ♪ ♪ ooh baby, (what) can i do for you today? ♪ [ female announcer ] need help keeping your digestive balance? align can help. only align has bifantis, a patented probi
. >>> also the obama administration is planning to demand the syrian president resign. the white house is expected to lay out the tougher line tomorrow. >>> libyan officials say 85 civilians were killed in a nato air strike that happened monday night. it targeted the former farm used as a military staging area. >>> a united nations refugee air is bringing aid to somalia. they say this is the first time the agency has been able to do so in five years. one of the big...
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but there's been no activity since monday, when president obama warned the syrians about using chemical weapons. >>> new video of army tanks moving in to stop the violence that has erupted outside the presidential palace in cairo. thousands you see here, protesting president mohamed morsi, claiming he is trying to establish adictatorship. >>> also this morning, software mogul john mcafee has been arrested in guatemala. police detained him for entering the country illegally. he's request asylum in guatemala, claiming he is being persecuted in belize, in questioning for his neighbor's murder there. >>> a lawsuit has changed the way we criticize others online. a virginia contractor has won a legal victory this morning, after suing a client for defamation. claiming her scathing reviews on the websites yelp and angieslist were not true. the judge ordered that she must remove her reviews. the lawyer calls it a violation of free speech. >>> here's diane sawyer with a preview of tonight's "world news." >> josh, good morning. and to everyone on "gma." it is day one. first time ever smoking marij
but there's been no activity since monday, when president obama warned the syrians about using chemical weapons. >>> new video of army tanks moving in to stop the violence that has erupted outside the presidential palace in cairo. thousands you see here, protesting president mohamed morsi, claiming he is trying to establish adictatorship. >>> also this morning, software mogul john mcafee has been arrested in guatemala. police detained him for entering the country illegally....
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obama andnd the european allies demanded that syrian president bashar al assad step down. >>> and cooler heads prevailed today after that u.s.-china goodwill basketball game that turned into an all-out brawl. last night, we showed you the georgetown hoyas and a beijing team, their fists flying, chairs being tossed. well, today, we're told the teams met at the airport, shook hands and traded souvenirs instead of punches. >>> still ahead on "world news," how this famous baby boomer became a vegan and says he's changed his health. >>> a good samaritan saves the life of one of our biggest neighbors on the planet, and gets a dance of gratitude. >>> and a tornado on a tricycle, thanks to two grandparents on a mission. give them 15 minutes, they'll mission. give them 15 minutes, they'll change a life. le a body in motion tends to stay in motion. staying active can actually ease arthritis symptoms. but if you have arthritis, staying active can be difficult. prescription celebrex can help relieve arthritis pain so your body can stay in motion. because just one 200mg celebrex a day can provide 24
obama andnd the european allies demanded that syrian president bashar al assad step down. >>> and cooler heads prevailed today after that u.s.-china goodwill basketball game that turned into an all-out brawl. last night, we showed you the georgetown hoyas and a beijing team, their fists flying, chairs being tossed. well, today, we're told the teams met at the airport, shook hands and traded souvenirs instead of punches. >>> still ahead on "world news," how this...
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syrian children mreefding with president obama's daughters for help. people continue to bury their dead. and also to protest these massacres. a highly placed syrian insider tells me that what's emerging is a campaign offette li ettfett lensing, to consolidate control in what might become a divided syria. >> and they are gathering proof. >> reporter: they are doing that. >> thank you so much, christiane. >>> and up next, we want to bring you up to date on another story we reported on the broadcast last night, that e. coli outbreak. well, it has spread to more states. and here is a map, right now, of the states hit so far. it is a particularly vicious strain, at least 14 people have been sickened in this country. one child died. the nation's top disease detectives from the cdc are still working day and night to try to figure out what is causing this. >>> and now, the confessions of a former coca-cola executive, a man who says he wants everyone to know about the way sugary sodas have been marketed in this country to adults and to children. and his reason?
syrian children mreefding with president obama's daughters for help. people continue to bury their dead. and also to protest these massacres. a highly placed syrian insider tells me that what's emerging is a campaign offette li ettfett lensing, to consolidate control in what might become a divided syria. >> and they are gathering proof. >> reporter: they are doing that. >> thank you so much, christiane. >>> and up next, we want to bring you up to date on another story...
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. >>> also new this morning, the obama administration is now giving syrian diplomats in d.c.72 hours to get out. at least eight other western countries are expemming syrian diplomats. it follows last week's massacre of more than 100 civilians. many dead are children. >>> the lawyer of penn state former assistant football coach jerry sandusky begins next week. today a pretrial hearing is scheduled but it's -- he's not scheduled to attend. jury selection is scheduled to start june 5th. sandusky is accused of sexually abusing 10 young boys over a 14- year period. the 66-year-old has pled not guilty and has been under house arrest since being charged. >>> day 8 in the john edwards jury deliberations. the former presidential candidate and senator faces six felony charges. he's accused of using campaign moneys to hide his pregnant mistress, rielle hunter. >>> looks like marijuana's smaryj -- maryland's same-sex marriage law is headed for a referendum. the marriage alliance says it has more than twice the number of signatures need today put the issue on the november ballot. the group which
. >>> also new this morning, the obama administration is now giving syrian diplomats in d.c.72 hours to get out. at least eight other western countries are expemming syrian diplomats. it follows last week's massacre of more than 100 civilians. many dead are children. >>> the lawyer of penn state former assistant football coach jerry sandusky begins next week. today a pretrial hearing is scheduled but it's -- he's not scheduled to attend. jury selection is scheduled to start...
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. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton will meet with a group of syrian activists from the syrian american community as the obama administration tries to develop its policy in that country. u.n. diplomats will meet to haggle over the text for the british proposal condemning the crackdown on frosters. >>> rallies and began today at the clinic of what organizers are calling a late term abortion provider whose vigils will continue throughout the end of the week. he works at clinic germantown. >>> the justice department filed suit against the immigration law. certain provision undermined the enforcement of the federal immigration laws. it would require them to determine the immigration status of a person they suspect is in the country illegally. >>> a benefit will be held to raise the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. the bus started from a journey from manhattan california in january and it will end that journey in manhattan new york and it will happen on the 10th anniversary today the 9/11 patch project will be in baltimore and the bus will behere later today. >>> people in arizona ar
. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton will meet with a group of syrian activists from the syrian american community as the obama administration tries to develop its policy in that country. u.n. diplomats will meet to haggle over the text for the british proposal condemning the crackdown on frosters. >>> rallies and began today at the clinic of what organizers are calling a late term abortion provider whose vigils will continue throughout the end of the week. he works at...
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president obama is is timing the new aid to coincide with the holiday marking the end of ramadan. islam's holy month of fasting. president obama says millions in syria are displaced and that the u.s. wants to help. >>> today the president will welcome prime minister an toneas samaris from greece to the white house. the visit will highlight the u.s./greek relationship. the two leaders will discuss a broad array of mutual interests and challenges, including the usa greek defense corporation and, of course, the transatlantic train and investment partnership. that's happening today at the white house. >>> hide your wheel phones. david ortiz could be on the rampage once again. you remember this video? yeah, that was from july 27th, taking out the third base dugout phone from camden yards. that went video all around the world. here it is one more time. this was the scene back then when the red sox designated hitter goes untouchables on the bullpen phone, sending debris flying, almost killing dustin pedroia. it was from a controversial call. according to the boston globe, the major leagu
president obama is is timing the new aid to coincide with the holiday marking the end of ramadan. islam's holy month of fasting. president obama says millions in syria are displaced and that the u.s. wants to help. >>> today the president will welcome prime minister an toneas samaris from greece to the white house. the visit will highlight the u.s./greek relationship. the two leaders will discuss a broad array of mutual interests and challenges, including the usa greek defense...
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is slapping new sanctions on a syrian bank in response to last week's civilian massacre. the obama administration says that move is designed to choke off funds to that bank, which it says is acting as a front for other institutions. also from syria, an 11-year-old boy, telling how he survived that massacre by playing dead. the boy says gunman killed his parents and all four of his siblings. the syrian regime is being blamed for the killing of more than 100 people. >>> in other news this morning, president obama called mitt romney to congratulate him on clinching the republican nomination. aides to both men said it was a brief but cordial chat. then, each camp launched new attacks. romney lashing out at obama for stimulus products that failed. >>> former presidential candidate, john edwards, is still waiting for a verdict in his campaign corruption trial. today is day nine of jury deliberations. at the end of the day yesterday, the judge dismissed the four alternate jurors without saying why. also a mystery, why she closed the courtroom to talk to the attorneys about a not
is slapping new sanctions on a syrian bank in response to last week's civilian massacre. the obama administration says that move is designed to choke off funds to that bank, which it says is acting as a front for other institutions. also from syria, an 11-year-old boy, telling how he survived that massacre by playing dead. the boy says gunman killed his parents and all four of his siblings. the syrian regime is being blamed for the killing of more than 100 people. >>> in other news...
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from a syrian american community at the obama administration as they try to develop the policy of president hafez assad's crackdown intensifies. u.n. diplomats will meet to haggle over the text to condemn the hafez assad government crackdown. >>> and tonight neighbors will take to the streets across thecountry for national night out. the unique crime and drug prevention event is responseored by the national association of town -- sponsored by the national association of town watch. there will be a host of events happening here. this is the 28th year for this. sherrie johnson is live with more this morning. >> reporter: yes, that's right. many people will hit the streets to celebrate national night out. we are here in east baltimore in this community war number of people will gather right -- where a number of people will gather right here tonight to kick off the event. it's a time for the community to say no to drugs and violence plaguing city streets. it's also a time for police and the community to ban together and fight against crime. there are a number events going on in many neighborhoo
from a syrian american community at the obama administration as they try to develop the policy of president hafez assad's crackdown intensifies. u.n. diplomats will meet to haggle over the text to condemn the hafez assad government crackdown. >>> and tonight neighbors will take to the streets across thecountry for national night out. the unique crime and drug prevention event is responseored by the national association of town -- sponsored by the national association of town watch....
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in a new interview with charlie rose for pbs president obama fired back at criticism that is sending weapons to syrian rebels is not enough. >> if you haven't been in the situation room poring through intelligence and meeting directly with our military folks and asking what are all our options and examining what are all the consequences, unless you've been involved in those conversations, then it's kind of hard for you to understand the complexities of the situation and how we have to not rush into one more war in the middle east. >> reporter: yesterday president obama and russian leader vladimir putin agreed that the bloodshed must stop and called for renewed negotiations. but that's where their agreement ends. [ speaking a foreign language ] >> translator: our opinions do not coincide. >> reporter: russia remains committed to arming assad's regime. the white house has concluded assad used chemical weapons but russia is scoffing at the american evidence. >> we've got serious interests there and not only humanitarian interests, we can't have a situation of ongoing chaos in a major co
in a new interview with charlie rose for pbs president obama fired back at criticism that is sending weapons to syrian rebels is not enough. >> if you haven't been in the situation room poring through intelligence and meeting directly with our military folks and asking what are all our options and examining what are all the consequences, unless you've been involved in those conversations, then it's kind of hard for you to understand the complexities of the situation and how we have to not...
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in addition to new sanctions, the obama administration will reportedly call for president obama assad to give up power. the syrian government has intensified its deadly crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in the past week. >>> for the first time since the phone hacking and bribery charges that shook his media umpire to its core rupert murdoch is expected to discuss the scandal today speaking with investors during the company's earnings call. insiders do not expect changes. >>> scientists are keeping a close eye on a volcano in alaska. it's forming a lava dome but so far no signs of ash have been detected. the biggest threat if it grows large enough to spill out. >>> a launch is set for today for a lightning fast aircraft designed to deliver a military strike anywhere in the world in less than an hour. the experimental hyper sonic vehicle can set to take off from a california air force base. the unmanned craft can fly 13,000 miles an hour, fast enough to zip from l.a. to new york in just 12 minutes. >>> penn state coaching legend joe paterno returns to the practice field today for th
in addition to new sanctions, the obama administration will reportedly call for president obama assad to give up power. the syrian government has intensified its deadly crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in the past week. >>> for the first time since the phone hacking and bribery charges that shook his media umpire to its core rupert murdoch is expected to discuss the scandal today speaking with investors during the company's earnings call. insiders do not expect changes....
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to arm the syrian rebels. >> reporter: that's right. it's almost looking like a proxy war between russia and the united states in syria much the russians are the primary arm suppliers to the syrian government. they do not believe that president assad needs to go. president obama has been calling for assad to go for over a year and just yesterday, president putin said he would continue providing arms to the syrian government and he criticized the united states for planning to send weapons to the rebels calling the rebels terrorists who kill and torture their victims. >> and the president been hoping to convince the russians to go along with a peace conference on syria in the next couple of weeks but that's looking unlikely. >> reporter: there is absolutely no -- there's a lot of daylight. no common ground between the russians and the united states right now on syria. this will be a tense meeting and nobody is expecting any kind of a breakthrough. >> okay, jon karl, thanks very much. >>> now to those wildfires burning through parts of the
to arm the syrian rebels. >> reporter: that's right. it's almost looking like a proxy war between russia and the united states in syria much the russians are the primary arm suppliers to the syrian government. they do not believe that president assad needs to go. president obama has been calling for assad to go for over a year and just yesterday, president putin said he would continue providing arms to the syrian government and he criticized the united states for planning to send weapons...
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>> business and pleasure for president obama. now back in dc, the president will meet with the economic advisers and the national security team from there he head to martha's vineyard's for a 10-day vacation. >>> today mayor rawlings-blake and other leaders will be on hand for the opening of the food key op. it takes place at 12:30 in north baltimore today. >>> the owners of a national restaurant made it clear they are no longer allowing anyone under 18 to dine in their business. the holland house says during the dinner hours everyone must be 18 or older. the restaurant posted the policy on the front door but wouldn't comment on why it made the decision. parents used to take the kids there are upset but a lot of people are welcoming what could be a kid free atmosphere. >> the patrons are going there for fancy drinks and to relax and get away from the kids, then that's up to the restaurant owner to decide how they want to run the establishment. >> this is the first restaurant in the nashville area to run a policy like this. we had
>> business and pleasure for president obama. now back in dc, the president will meet with the economic advisers and the national security team from there he head to martha's vineyard's for a 10-day vacation. >>> today mayor rawlings-blake and other leaders will be on hand for the opening of the food key op. it takes place at 12:30 in north baltimore today. >>> the owners of a national restaurant made it clear they are no longer allowing anyone under 18 to dine in their...
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>>> the obama administration added sanctions on the syrian bank under more pressure to protect syrian civilians as yet another massacre is revealed. the call is growing for the u.s. to do more. but that next move is anybody's guess. here's abc's christiane amanpour. >> reporter: the cycle of violence in syria seems to be spinning out of control. u.n. observers discovered dead civilians, hands tied behind their backs, shot, execution style. two shrouded bodies were placed by their families on the hoofed this u.n. vehicle. they want the world to know. an army shelling was reported close to the town where just days ago over 100 villagers were executed. including more than 30 children. >> i think we may be beginning to see the wheels coming off of this bus. >> reporter: and on this tribute page, a graduate film student from syracuse university who was killed by syrian government forces while filming this week's attacks. a fullbright scholar is a native of syria who went back to his homeland to document his people's struggle. meantime, syrian dictator bashar al assad is still clinging to t
>>> the obama administration added sanctions on the syrian bank under more pressure to protect syrian civilians as yet another massacre is revealed. the call is growing for the u.s. to do more. but that next move is anybody's guess. here's abc's christiane amanpour. >> reporter: the cycle of violence in syria seems to be spinning out of control. u.n. observers discovered dead civilians, hands tied behind their backs, shot, execution style. two shrouded bodies were placed by their...
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role in the syrian civil war. >>> meantime, president obama campaigning on the west coast sounded an urgent note in his appeal to voter. he told supporters in san francisco they must be almost obsessive in getting out the vote. the president and mitt romney returned to the crucial state of ohio later today to campaign in that critical state. >>> first lady michelle obama is sharing a bit what goes on behind the closed dufrz the white house. in a "nightline" interview she told cynthia mcfadden she steers clear of trying to influence her husband's approximately sees instead sticking to causes like fighting childhood obesity. mrs. obama talked about how comfortable the president is around women. >> this is one of the things i love about barack, he is so used to having strong women in his life. you know, it's odd. i tell him that this is somehow, you know, god keeping his testosterone in check. because really he is surrounded by women. >> the first lady says she no longer has doubts that they're doing what is best for their family and for the country as well. >>> the search for a missing
role in the syrian civil war. >>> meantime, president obama campaigning on the west coast sounded an urgent note in his appeal to voter. he told supporters in san francisco they must be almost obsessive in getting out the vote. the president and mitt romney returned to the crucial state of ohio later today to campaign in that critical state. >>> first lady michelle obama is sharing a bit what goes on behind the closed dufrz the white house. in a "nightline" interview...
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are willing to go along with president obama. they want major cuts in entitlement programs in return. tahman bradley joins us from washington with more. >> reporter: sunny and john, good morning. with time running out, president obama and speaker boehner are negotiating directly. congress needs a bill soon. president obama is back on the road today, peddling his plan to avoid the so called fis kalg cliff. in washington, republicans and democrats remain far from a deal. sunday, small sign of hope. mr. obama and john boehner meet together. a source said, i would be a little enjournlged. not greatly, but a little. republicans may be ready to compromise on tax hikes for the rich. >> there's a growing group of folks looking at this and saying, we don't have a lot of cards in regards to the tax issue. >> reporter: some are open to more tax revenues. the two parties seem to be closer on entitlement, with one leading democrats saying he's open to means testing for medicare. >> i do believe there should be means testing. those of us with
are willing to go along with president obama. they want major cuts in entitlement programs in return. tahman bradley joins us from washington with more. >> reporter: sunny and john, good morning. with time running out, president obama and speaker boehner are negotiating directly. congress needs a bill soon. president obama is back on the road today, peddling his plan to avoid the so called fis kalg cliff. in washington, republicans and democrats remain far from a deal. sunday, small sign...
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obama is sitting down at the white house today with japan's new leader, prime minister shinzo abay arrived in washington last night, to discuss economic ties and security concerns, including the latest threats from north korea. he is also looking to reinforce the u.s./japan alliance. he is the fifth japanese prime minister during president obama's time in office. >>> police in las vegas are searching for suspects after deadly violence on the famed vegas strip. three people were killed during a gun battle between two luxury cars and a fiery crash that followed. authorities say at least one person in a range rover shot at a maserati that then ran a red light and crashed into a taxi. the taxi burst into flames and the driver and the passenger both died. the driver of the maserati was also killed. >>> and there was courtroom drama as drew peterson was sentenced to 38 years for killing an ex-wife. the former chicago cop shouted out his innocence and proclaiming, quote, i did not kill kathleen. but her sister shot back. the prosecutor says peterson's outburst shows him as the true psychopath he
obama is sitting down at the white house today with japan's new leader, prime minister shinzo abay arrived in washington last night, to discuss economic ties and security concerns, including the latest threats from north korea. he is also looking to reinforce the u.s./japan alliance. he is the fifth japanese prime minister during president obama's time in office. >>> police in las vegas are searching for suspects after deadly violence on the famed vegas strip. three people were killed...
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are willing to go along with president obama. they want major cuts in entitlement programs in return. tahman bradley joins us from washington with more. >> reporter: sunny and john, good morning. with time running out, president obama and speaker boehner are negotiating directly. congress needs a bill soon. president obama is back on the road today, peddling his plan to avoid the so called fis kalg cliff. in washington, republicans and democrats remain far from a deal. sunday, small sign of hope. mr. obama and john boehner meet together. a source said, i would be a little enjournlged. not greatly, but a little. republicans may be ready to compromise on tax hikes for the rich. >> there's a growing group of folks looking at this and saying, we don't have a lot of cards in regards to the tax issue. >> reporter: some are open to more tax revenues. the two parties seem to be closer on entitlement, with one leading democrats saying he's open to means testing for medicare. >> i do believe there should be means testing. those of us with
are willing to go along with president obama. they want major cuts in entitlement programs in return. tahman bradley joins us from washington with more. >> reporter: sunny and john, good morning. with time running out, president obama and speaker boehner are negotiating directly. congress needs a bill soon. president obama is back on the road today, peddling his plan to avoid the so called fis kalg cliff. in washington, republicans and democrats remain far from a deal. sunday, small sign...
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obama shared many commonalities. but he did not share what they were or how to end the violence. rob and paula? >> all right, tahman bradley, live in washington for us. thanks, tahman. >>> a major immigration shift was revealed overnight. for the first time, asians moving to the u.s. surpassed the number of hispanics. back in 2010, asians made up 36% of immigrants. 430,000 to 370,000 hispanics. the study attributes the rise to more visas being issued to specialized workers and investors. >>> the most destructive wildfire in colorado history has now gutted at least 189 homes. 1,700 firefighters are battling the flames and near triple-digit heat. more than 90-square miles have been scorched thus far. the fire remains 45% contained. major wildfires are also burning from new mexico to california, as well as the northern rockies. >>> and time, now, for a check of weather across the country on your tuesday morning. we have some hail, 70-mile-per-hour winds and also a chance of tornadoes around green bay, the twin cities, fargo and also sioux falls. showers from portland and seattle to
obama shared many commonalities. but he did not share what they were or how to end the violence. rob and paula? >> all right, tahman bradley, live in washington for us. thanks, tahman. >>> a major immigration shift was revealed overnight. for the first time, asians moving to the u.s. surpassed the number of hispanics. back in 2010, asians made up 36% of immigrants. 430,000 to 370,000 hispanics. the study attributes the rise to more visas being issued to specialized workers and...
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contact seem to personalize the serious intentions with the two men over russia continued aid of the syrian government as it slaughters its own citizens, including children. u.s. officials pushed back on the notion that the body language between president obama and putin meant anything. they insisted the meeting was business-like. >>> speaking of the middle east, jake, we move there after the free election in that country. celebrations erupted in tahrir square after the new president was elected. mohammed norse has a ph.d. even show the military rurals in egypt announced they're stripping the office of 43 of it's powers. the world is watching a blow to democracy in egypt. >>> now, the big election at home, 141 days before americans go to the polls. your voice, your vote, and the young man who could be on the ballot. senator marko rubio of florida one of the heavy favorites to become mitt romney's vice president. he's been hailed as romneys secret weapon for hispanic voters. david muir was the only one there when president obama threw down his on challenge on immigration. >> reporter: he is
contact seem to personalize the serious intentions with the two men over russia continued aid of the syrian government as it slaughters its own citizens, including children. u.s. officials pushed back on the notion that the body language between president obama and putin meant anything. they insisted the meeting was business-like. >>> speaking of the middle east, jake, we move there after the free election in that country. celebrations erupted in tahrir square after the new president...
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walters interview syrian president bashar al assad. he said he did not order the violent crackdown against his own people, ludicrous. the white house says assad is simply not credible. and the united nations is dismissing assad who called a report of widespread torture in syria, a false allegation. >>> people are digging out after getting blasted by a snowstorm. eight inches of snow fell in parts of pennsylvania, with higher elevations bearing the brunt of it. much of it will melt today, as temperatures warm up. >>> and time, now, for weather from across the country. a blustery day in the northeast, with lingering snow in northern new england. up to half foot of lake-effect snow in michigan's upper peninsula. and snowshowers between nebraska and kansas. meanwhile, cooling down along the gulf coast. and some scattered showers down in florida. >> 74 in miami. 52 in atlanta. 45 here in new york. a biting 13 degrees in fargo. 21 in minneapolis. and 31 in omaha. 40s in the pacific northwest. phoenix gets up to 61. sacramento, 58. and salt l
walters interview syrian president bashar al assad. he said he did not order the violent crackdown against his own people, ludicrous. the white house says assad is simply not credible. and the united nations is dismissing assad who called a report of widespread torture in syria, a false allegation. >>> people are digging out after getting blasted by a snowstorm. eight inches of snow fell in parts of pennsylvania, with higher elevations bearing the brunt of it. much of it will melt...
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prident obama has announced an additional $195 million in humanitarian and food aid for the syrian people. that brings the total amount of u.s. aid to syria to more than $1 billion since the fighting began two years ago. the announcement coincide with the muslim holiday which marks the end of the holy month of ramadan. >>> festivities getting under way across the globe. millions of muslims are breaking their fast with a three day celebration. shoppers filled outdoor markets in gaza, jerusalem and cities to stocup on sweets, presents and new clothes. some celebrations are starting a bit later because this year, or this year, rather, because of regional differences over timing based on the lunar calendar. >> might remember, earlier this week, a guy attempting to swim 22 miles across a lack in michigan pulling a ton of bricks. well he did it. >> there he is. jim dryer finishing his swim yesterday morning, belle island, detroit. his odyssey monday morning. when he started he was pulling two dinghies carrying 334 bricks. ha. when finished he was only pulling one. >> nuts. the swim was a fund r
prident obama has announced an additional $195 million in humanitarian and food aid for the syrian people. that brings the total amount of u.s. aid to syria to more than $1 billion since the fighting began two years ago. the announcement coincide with the muslim holiday which marks the end of the holy month of ramadan. >>> festivities getting under way across the globe. millions of muslims are breaking their fast with a three day celebration. shoppers filled outdoor markets in gaza,...
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there have now been demands that president obama authorize a military strike against the syrian government. however, defense secretary leon panetta tells critics that simply does not make sense right now. >> the united states has a clear national security interest in stopping the slaughter in syria and forcing assad to leave power. >> before i recommend that we put our sons and daughters in uniform in harm's way i've got to make very sure that we know what the mission is. i've got to make very sure that we know whether we can achieve that mission, at what price. and whether or not it will make matters better or worse. >> that is the debate in a nutshell, folks. well, the administration has been trying to use sanctions as well as international diplomatic isolation to of course pressure president assad to step down. >>> an absolutely horrifying car crash in salt lake city. a 13-year-old girl was killed in a rollover accident. left the car she was riding in, dangling from that concrete barrier. witnesses say, look at that, the car began fishtailing, flipping over, then hit a power transformer
there have now been demands that president obama authorize a military strike against the syrian government. however, defense secretary leon panetta tells critics that simply does not make sense right now. >> the united states has a clear national security interest in stopping the slaughter in syria and forcing assad to leave power. >> before i recommend that we put our sons and daughters in uniform in harm's way i've got to make very sure that we know what the mission is. i've got...
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the senator says president obama has been too soft on the syrian government. he says military intervention is the only way to end president assad's brutal assault on his own people. and in syria civilians who have managed to escape the opposition stronghold of homs describe living in fear that they would be slaughtered in their own homes. they insist the government offensive is widening and the atrocities turning more brutal. the u.n. estimates that 7,500 civilians have died so far. now a lot of journalists are fleeing as well. there's a good chance there may not be any account of what is going on in that grief-stricken country now. >> very sad. >>> we're going to turn now to an abc news exclusive. general john allen, the senior u.s. commander in afghanistan, is at the center of a firestorm after he apologized for the burning of the korans. abc's martha raddatz spoke with the general and reports now from kabul. >> reporter: we traveled nearly 1,000 miles with general john allen across afghanistan in the back of an osprey on a dizzying ride with another osprey
the senator says president obama has been too soft on the syrian government. he says military intervention is the only way to end president assad's brutal assault on his own people. and in syria civilians who have managed to escape the opposition stronghold of homs describe living in fear that they would be slaughtered in their own homes. they insist the government offensive is widening and the atrocities turning more brutal. the u.n. estimates that 7,500 civilians have died so far. now a lot...
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day tushish artillery has fired on syrian military targets. turkey is retaliating for a syrian attack that killed five people. >>> and miguel cabrera of the detroit tigers is the first triple crown winner since 1967. he led the american league in batting average, home runs and rbi. >>> looking at today's weather. heavy rain in the northeast. showers and thunderstorms from the carolinas down to florida. 6 to 12 inches of snow for northern minnesota to northern dakota. >>> and finally from us this morning, defining moments from past presidential debates, it's not always the real debates we remember best. it's the parodies. >> abc's jonathan karl has a look at some of those impressions that we just cannot forget. >> i can't. the third one, i can't. sorry. oops. >> reporter: some debate moments just don't need late-night comedians to be memorable. for the rest, there's "saturday night live." >> let me just sum up. on track. stay the course. 1,000 points of light. >> governor dukakis rebuttal. >> i can't believe i'm losing to this guy. >> reporter:
day tushish artillery has fired on syrian military targets. turkey is retaliating for a syrian attack that killed five people. >>> and miguel cabrera of the detroit tigers is the first triple crown winner since 1967. he led the american league in batting average, home runs and rbi. >>> looking at today's weather. heavy rain in the northeast. showers and thunderstorms from the carolinas down to florida. 6 to 12 inches of snow for northern minnesota to northern dakota....
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the wh a decisio' to send arms to the syrian rebels. many in congress have been pushing for more action, including our first guest, goorj and happy father's j . happy father's day to you and your viewers. >> you have been pushing to arm difference? >> timing matters. these were options there for us a yearrn before it became this chaotic, it behooved us to find elements
the wh a decisio' to send arms to the syrian rebels. many in congress have been pushing for more action, including our first guest, goorj and happy father's j . happy father's day to you and your viewers. >> you have been pushing to arm difference? >> timing matters. these were options there for us a yearrn before it became this chaotic, it behooved us to find elements
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. >> president obama says the united states has been relentless in leth the syrian regime know that it is time for bashar assad to go, who is the dictator of that country, and looks like he is just attacking the defenseless. mothers and children. >> in an interview he did with barbara walters he still appears pretty delusional about what's going on. >>> president obama meanwhile has ordered some new sanctions against iran's central bank and its economy. the sanctions r&r in place have forced iranians to pay more for everyday goods. but iran still will not slow down its nuclear program. israel, meanwhile, is threatening a military strike against those nuclear facilities. but the u.s. wants israel to give the sanctions more time to work. it's a situation the world continues to watch. >>> turning to politics, republicans in minnesota and colorado head to the polls for their caucuses today. mitt romney is expected to win. but he's also on the offensive over a possible threat from rick santorum among minnesota's conservative base. romney said santorum's time in the u.s. senate was not effec
. >> president obama says the united states has been relentless in leth the syrian regime know that it is time for bashar assad to go, who is the dictator of that country, and looks like he is just attacking the defenseless. mothers and children. >> in an interview he did with barbara walters he still appears pretty delusional about what's going on. >>> president obama meanwhile has ordered some new sanctions against iran's central bank and its economy. the sanctions...
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syrian forces launched hundreds of deadly blasts. doctors treat the injured at the hospital until the hospital itself came under fire. >>> president obama has ordered new sanctions. iran won't slow its nuclear program. the united states wants israel to give those sanctions more time to work. >>> republican voters head to the caucuses today. missouri voters take part in a non-binding primary. romney blasted the obama administration for rules that force employers to provide health coverage including those for abortion. >> we must have a president willing to follow the first amendment, the right to believe in our own god. >>> the former house speaker was facing hecklers. man began to shout. he was confronted by a gingrich supporter and then escorted out by police. >>> now to the political dust-up over a super bowl ad that featured clint eastwood. high-profile republicans say the ad amounts to nothing more than a campaign plug for the president. >> reporter: the ad from chrysler ran during halftime of the super bowl. featured clint east
syrian forces launched hundreds of deadly blasts. doctors treat the injured at the hospital until the hospital itself came under fire. >>> president obama has ordered new sanctions. iran won't slow its nuclear program. the united states wants israel to give those sanctions more time to work. >>> republican voters head to the caucuses today. missouri voters take part in a non-binding primary. romney blasted the obama administration for rules that force employers to provide...
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that's what sources say that president obama will not call for the syrian president to step down although he will talk about how the arab spring has not flourished in syria and the new sanctions you talked about against president assad. it will be an attempt i'm told to re-engage with the arab and muslim world as the u.s. draws down troops from iraq to talk about how the u.s. wants to have a political and economic engagement with the region with an emphasis on nonviolence, human rights, political and economic reform and in terms of economic reform the u.s. will talk about how it's prepared to step in and help tunisia and egypt, two countries on their way to democracy with syria's efforts at economic reform including $2 billion for egypt for loan guarantees, investment an debt relief. >> the peace process between israeli and the palestinians seems to be dead in the water right now and there's been quite a debate going on inside the administration over how much the president should say about that in today's speech. >> reporter: that's exactly right. there's been debate whether or not he sho
that's what sources say that president obama will not call for the syrian president to step down although he will talk about how the arab spring has not flourished in syria and the new sanctions you talked about against president assad. it will be an attempt i'm told to re-engage with the arab and muslim world as the u.s. draws down troops from iraq to talk about how the u.s. wants to have a political and economic engagement with the region with an emphasis on nonviolence, human rights,...
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monday, president obama warned syria not to use its chemical arsenal. we will stay on top of this developing story on this thursday morning. >> the u.s. made it very clear any use of chemical weapons by the assad regime would be a red line for the country we would, unlo unlike up until now, invoke military action to solve the situation, rebels getting close to damascus, a precarious situation, any use of chemical weapons would spawn deeper u.s. intervention. so something militarily families may want to keep an eye on as that develops. >> 100 people dying a day since the weekend. >>> in damascus. >>> major developments in the case of the missing leukemia patient. >> last seen on a hospital security video more than a week ago. now her father claims she is in mexico. abc's brandi hitt joins us from los angeles with the latest twist on this strange story. brandi. >> reporter: good morning, rob, paula. at first emily's father denied knowing where his daughter was. now he says his family had good reason to move her from the hospital early. after a week-long s
monday, president obama warned syria not to use its chemical arsenal. we will stay on top of this developing story on this thursday morning. >> the u.s. made it very clear any use of chemical weapons by the assad regime would be a red line for the country we would, unlo unlike up until now, invoke military action to solve the situation, rebels getting close to damascus, a precarious situation, any use of chemical weapons would spawn deeper u.s. intervention. so something militarily...
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meeting son russia and syrian crisis. secretary of state hillary clinton says she and other world leaders will try to persuade russia to support some kind of action to help enter the bloodshed. russia is a key ally to syria. >>> a parole hearing for charles manson, the board of prisons terms will review the case to see if is no longer's threat to site. he will will not be -- society. he will not be present at the hearing. >>> organizers claim there's large disparity between what the top executives are paid compared to those lower down the chain. >>> history buffs obsessed with the titanic can get the hands on a piece of history. they are auctioning off more than 500 relics recovered from the wreckage. today is the 100th year anniversary of the titanic setting sail. >>> check out this video. hail coming down fast and furious. this is in woodward, oklahoma. look at that. >> the weather forecasters say the softball sized hail did a lot of damage. three people were hurt when it smashed windshields and lights. sounds. >> sound
meeting son russia and syrian crisis. secretary of state hillary clinton says she and other world leaders will try to persuade russia to support some kind of action to help enter the bloodshed. russia is a key ally to syria. >>> a parole hearing for charles manson, the board of prisons terms will review the case to see if is no longer's threat to site. he will will not be -- society. he will not be present at the hearing. >>> organizers claim there's large disparity between...
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line remk involving the use of chemical weapons by the syrian regime. in the remarks made this most recent wednesday, the white house said it was working urgently to gather new information and if proven true will hold those responsible for that attack. hold them accountable. >>> anne arundel county police are still trying to identify a woman that was found on the side of the road at bayside beach road in pasadena during rush hour earlier this week. this morning police say that the woman was hit by a car and the driver took off without ever calling for help. so right now they're looking for the driver. we have a picture of the car they believe that the driver was driving. take a look at your screen because if you have any information about this deadly hit and run, police would like to hear from you. >>> he faced up to 90 years in prison, however, a judge gave bradley manning a 35-year sentence. he was found guilty of leaking classified information to website wikileaks. manning was acquitted of most serious charges of aiding the enemy, however, he was fou
line remk involving the use of chemical weapons by the syrian regime. in the remarks made this most recent wednesday, the white house said it was working urgently to gather new information and if proven true will hold those responsible for that attack. hold them accountable. >>> anne arundel county police are still trying to identify a woman that was found on the side of the road at bayside beach road in pasadena during rush hour earlier this week. this morning police say that the...
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no decision has yet been made on whether to send weapons to the syrian rebels. one reason the idea is under active consideration is that it may effectively be the best of several bad ideas. a way to put pressure on the syrian government without committing u.s. troops. jonathan karl, abc news, the white house. >>> an investigation is underway this morning into what caused the death of a popular doctor. dr. autumn klein collapsed in her home over the weekend. she was 41 years old and mother of a 6-year-old girl. police say she may have died from cyanide poisoning. a professor of neurology and chief of the di vgs of women's neurology at pennsylvania hospital. >> vice president joe biden speaking out against violence against women. at a fund raiser last night in washington, biden said that women who had been abused are afraid to file a police report. >> women get raped so, many don't report it, they don't want to get raped again by the system. they want to be put through what they have to be put through. >> incredibly strong words. biden says women are afraid to lea
no decision has yet been made on whether to send weapons to the syrian rebels. one reason the idea is under active consideration is that it may effectively be the best of several bad ideas. a way to put pressure on the syrian government without committing u.s. troops. jonathan karl, abc news, the white house. >>> an investigation is underway this morning into what caused the death of a popular doctor. dr. autumn klein collapsed in her home over the weekend. she was 41 years old and...
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brian mooar, nbc news, washington. >>> in what is being called a massacre, activists say syrian troops killed more than 100 people in one northeastern village tuesday in what appears to be a desperate attempt to crush key pockets of resistance before today's arrival of arab league observers. in one of the deadliest episodes of the nine-month uprising against president bashar al assad's government, a witness claims the use of rockets, tanks and gunfire in the hour's long assault left no survivors. the white house said it was deeply disturbed and the opposite syria national council is calling for a u.n. security council meeting. >>> eight u.s. soldiers are facing charges after an army private's body was found in a guard tower in afghanistan back in october. the army ruled the death of danny chen, an asian-american from new york city a suicide. an investigation further found that chen had been the target of ethnic slurs and physical attacks at the hands of his fellow soldiers. eight of them have been charged with involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide for allegedly driving chen t
brian mooar, nbc news, washington. >>> in what is being called a massacre, activists say syrian troops killed more than 100 people in one northeastern village tuesday in what appears to be a desperate attempt to crush key pockets of resistance before today's arrival of arab league observers. in one of the deadliest episodes of the nine-month uprising against president bashar al assad's government, a witness claims the use of rockets, tanks and gunfire in the hour's long assault left no...
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as one syrian put it, people are being, quote, slaughtered like sheep. up to 2,000 people have been killed by their own government in syria after five days of uprisings there. families are bur rg their dead at home rather than risk a trip to the cemetery and they're running out of bread and medicines. the u.s. has turned up the financial pressure on president assad and his inner circle in an effort to stop the killings. >>> in the caribbean the remnants of tropical storm emily are still dumping heavy rain. it broke apart after hitting haiti and the dominican republic. hundreds of homes were flood in haiti where 500,000 are still living in tents. the system could regain strength tomorrow and bring heavy rain to southeast florida. >>> national forecasters have upgraded their hurricane season outlook thanks to exceptionally high ocean temperatures. they're now predicting a busier season with up to 19 named tropical storms and expect as many as ten of those to become hurricanes and up to five major hurricanes. >> yeah, reaching the peak of the hurricane seas
as one syrian put it, people are being, quote, slaughtered like sheep. up to 2,000 people have been killed by their own government in syria after five days of uprisings there. families are bur rg their dead at home rather than risk a trip to the cemetery and they're running out of bread and medicines. the u.s. has turned up the financial pressure on president assad and his inner circle in an effort to stop the killings. >>> in the caribbean the remnants of tropical storm emily are...
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yesterday the obama administration refused to speculate on his next move. peggy, daniel. >> some remarkable scenes from chile to show you. an active volcano sent towering ash clouds six miles into the air yesterday. when tons came done to earth, roads and just about everything else were covered in a thick layer of ash. they brought out the heavy equipment there to clear the ash away. thousands evacuated their homes because of this ashy mess. >>> the smoke and haze from that enormous wildfire in eastern arizona is drifting as far as iowa. arizona's governor declared a state of emergency as the fire scorched 230,000 acres and forced thousand from their homes. the gusty winds are slowing down efforts to fight it. here is knxvs steve irwin. >> reporter: 22 aircraft here to fight the fire. they stayed on the ground. tethered to the tarmac to keep from blowing away. air tactical commander telling me it's just too dangerous to fly. >> even down at ground level, the gusty wind, the down drafts that we experience along the canyons and drainages, all affect the aircr
yesterday the obama administration refused to speculate on his next move. peggy, daniel. >> some remarkable scenes from chile to show you. an active volcano sent towering ash clouds six miles into the air yesterday. when tons came done to earth, roads and just about everything else were covered in a thick layer of ash. they brought out the heavy equipment there to clear the ash away. thousands evacuated their homes because of this ashy mess. >>> the smoke and haze from that...
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obama also ordered u.s. intelligence agencies to analyze threats for genocide and mass killings and tasked a new atrocities prevention board with monitoring them. >> it does not mean that we intervene militarily every time there's an injustice in the world. we cannot and should not. >> reporter: president obama toured the memorial with the holocaust survivor and nobel peace prize laureate. both men lit candles in the hall of remembrance, pausing for a moment of silence. >> in this place we may ask, have you learned anything from it? if so, how is it that assad is still in power? >> reporter: critics of the administration say president obama has not done enough to push assad out allowing him to continue violence against his people. but the white house insists they are still willing to give diplomacy more time. devin dwyer, abc news, washington. >>> in much lighter news kind of now, the heart attack grill out in vegas is apparently as dangerous as it sounds. for the second time in two months, a customer has co
obama also ordered u.s. intelligence agencies to analyze threats for genocide and mass killings and tasked a new atrocities prevention board with monitoring them. >> it does not mean that we intervene militarily every time there's an injustice in the world. we cannot and should not. >> reporter: president obama toured the memorial with the holocaust survivor and nobel peace prize laureate. both men lit candles in the hall of remembrance, pausing for a moment of silence. >> in...
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people say, and what the syrian people do. >> it seems obvious what the syrian people want. ey want democratic transition and fall of this regime. the president of the united states, barack obama, called on a lon-time u.s. ally, hosni mubarak to leave. he's not doing that to not such an ally and somebody committing much for violence. should the president of the united states say it's time for bashar al assad to step down? >> he's using a great daily more violence than used in egypt. we've said, and we have been very clear on this. we do not view bashar al assad as indispensable. we do not view his continuation in power as important to american interests. we view him and his government as a source of instability and source of violence in syria. i think our views very clear. the president has said, his government will be left in the past. the meaning is clear, christiane. >> many americans watching this unfolding, say, well, look, the united states joined a coalition of a no-fly zone, military intervention in libya, for instance. there's no such thing on the horizon as syria.
people say, and what the syrian people do. >> it seems obvious what the syrian people want. ey want democratic transition and fall of this regime. the president of the united states, barack obama, called on a lon-time u.s. ally, hosni mubarak to leave. he's not doing that to not such an ally and somebody committing much for violence. should the president of the united states say it's time for bashar al assad to step down? >> he's using a great daily more violence than used in egypt....
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the issue is certain to increase tensions, as president obama prepares to meet russian president putin next week. >>> a victim of the japanese tsunami has been reunited with a special family memento. this buoy traveled across the pacific ocean to alaska after the disaster. it's actually inscribed with the name of her husband who died 30 years ago. it had been part of a sign in front of the family's dive shop. the woman says the return of the buoy is a sign that her husband wanted to return home. oh. i like that. >> continue to hear stories like that. >> for months to come. >>> time for a look at weather across the country on this wednesday morning. we do have some morning rain along boston, philly and new york. and pop-up thunderstorms from the carolinas and florida and much of the gulf coast. storms could be severe at times from the texas panhandle up to wichita and omaha. showers from washington state into the northern rockies. also, heating up in the southwest. >> they could use some rain out west. a scorching 105 in phoenix. and 92 in albuquerque. 60s in the pacific northwest. most
the issue is certain to increase tensions, as president obama prepares to meet russian president putin next week. >>> a victim of the japanese tsunami has been reunited with a special family memento. this buoy traveled across the pacific ocean to alaska after the disaster. it's actually inscribed with the name of her husband who died 30 years ago. it had been part of a sign in front of the family's dive shop. the woman says the return of the buoy is a sign that her husband wanted to...
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he called on syrian's government to end its violence and begin serious peace talks. he gave his traditional easter greeting in dozens of language. >>> the obama administration is taking hard-line approach with the nuclear talks with iran that are set to begin this week. "new york times" is reporting that u.s. will open talks that iron disarm a nuclear facility deep under a mountain. president obama has said that the talks are iran's last chance for a diplomatic solution. >>> the u.s. in afghanistan are announcing a deal on controversial night raids by u.s. forces. they have been a constant source of tensions between the countries. the afghan president karzai has called for an immediate end to them. the agreement is a key step to the finalizing partnership to govern u.s. forces in afghanistan after combat forces leave. >>> a massive tanker fire shut down part of the freeway in hollywood hills this morning. the huge fire started just before midnight, sending flames and black smoke shooting into the air. the tanker was carrying 86,000 gallons of fuel. there's no word as
he called on syrian's government to end its violence and begin serious peace talks. he gave his traditional easter greeting in dozens of language. >>> the obama administration is taking hard-line approach with the nuclear talks with iran that are set to begin this week. "new york times" is reporting that u.s. will open talks that iron disarm a nuclear facility deep under a mountain. president obama has said that the talks are iran's last chance for a diplomatic solution....
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. >> the other question is, what more can president obama do right now to help push assad out? >> we're doing everything possible to isolate that regime, whether it's leading the world to expel syrian diplomat frgs our ally countries. tough sanctions on syria. everything we can do to isolate and move the u.n. towards taking action. the president is mitting to toppling the regime in syria. we have to do it in a responsible way that protects our own interest. as donna said, the house intelligence committee, disagrees with governor romney about arming the opposition. if you arm the opposition then you are responsible for wherever those arms end up. >>> we'll take a quick break. michael bloomberg and john edwards avoids jail, what's next. >> i don't think god's through with me, i really believe that he thinks there's still some good things that i can do. opens its doors or creates another laptop bag or hires another employee, it's not just good for business, it's good for the entire community. at bank of america, we know the impact that local businesses have on communities. that's
. >> the other question is, what more can president obama do right now to help push assad out? >> we're doing everything possible to isolate that regime, whether it's leading the world to expel syrian diplomat frgs our ally countries. tough sanctions on syria. everything we can do to isolate and move the u.n. towards taking action. the president is mitting to toppling the regime in syria. we have to do it in a responsible way that protects our own interest. as donna said, the house...
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trying to overthrow the syrian government. that includes possibly arming those rebels but the president says he's not ready to put american boots on the ground yet. >>> and troubling news about a commonly used drug that helps millions of americans sleep at night. a new study finds hospital e.r. visits skyrocketed by more than 200% in recent years because of adverse reactions to zolpidan, active ingredient in ambien and other sleeping progresses. interactions with other medications and alcohol especially among women. >>> finally, is there truth to the rumor that the city of savannah is haunted? check out surveillance video from a local burger joint showing a bouncing light there on the right side of your screen. it seems, well, odd. and if you're not convinced, then who among us -- take a look, a rack of cups falling over. it just happened on its own. >> or did it? >> you decide. haunted or vermin. you decide. haunted -- oh. i'm the bad guy? i'm sorry. haunted. it's obviously haunted. >> haunted by vermin. >> appreciate that. >
trying to overthrow the syrian government. that includes possibly arming those rebels but the president says he's not ready to put american boots on the ground yet. >>> and troubling news about a commonly used drug that helps millions of americans sleep at night. a new study finds hospital e.r. visits skyrocketed by more than 200% in recent years because of adverse reactions to zolpidan, active ingredient in ambien and other sleeping progresses. interactions with other medications and...
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. >>> now president obama wrestling with how involved the united states should get in the middle east. the president meeting with the national security team over the fresh reports that the syrian government used chemical weapons on its own people. let's bring in john karl, joining us this morning from washington. what are the options that the administration are considering here? >> well, it all comes down to air strikes against the syrian government. possible air strikes against airfields, against military headquarters. but there is a divide in the administration about how forcefully to respond. one thing not on the table is sending in ground forces. this would be some form of air attack to send a message to syria this is unacceptable and to degrade their ability to do it again. >> we remember this president was very, very critical of the last president, george w. bush for taking action in iraq without u.n. approval. is there any talk that president obama would act unilaterally without u.n. approval? >> that's a big question and hotly debated in the white house is what to do in terms
. >>> now president obama wrestling with how involved the united states should get in the middle east. the president meeting with the national security team over the fresh reports that the syrian government used chemical weapons on its own people. let's bring in john karl, joining us this morning from washington. what are the options that the administration are considering here? >> well, it all comes down to air strikes against the syrian government. possible air strikes against...
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officials pushed back on the notion that the body language between putin and obama something jesd -- suggested there were tensions, the mood was business like, and progress was made on syria. jake tapper, abc news, traveling with the president in los cabos, mexico. >> our hearts go out to jake tapper suffering on the assignment, palm trees in the background. microsoft taking on the ipad. it unveiled a new tablet computer it calls surface yesterday. the emphasis will be on entertainment, viewing and playing rather than creating it. abc news technology manager joanna stern says unlike the ipad, surface has a key pad built in. >> the key is on the side and has a keyboard embedded. a touch deboard but works like a normal keyboard and has a touch keyboard build in. >> stern says the display is bright and beautiful and looks good from all angles. sound like rob. microsoft isn't saying when the surface tablet will go on sale or how much, it is supposed to weigh 1.5 pounds. >> they have an uphill climb here. because six out of ten tablet computers sold are ipads. apple has a 62% share of the
officials pushed back on the notion that the body language between putin and obama something jesd -- suggested there were tensions, the mood was business like, and progress was made on syria. jake tapper, abc news, traveling with the president in los cabos, mexico. >> our hearts go out to jake tapper suffering on the assignment, palm trees in the background. microsoft taking on the ipad. it unveiled a new tablet computer it calls surface yesterday. the emphasis will be on entertainment,...
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that's how house speaker john boehner's describing president obama's latest offer to avoid the fiscal cliff. the new offer cuts back on tax increases for the healthy. and includes more spending cuts on entitlement programs, such as medicare. >>> toyota is being ordered to pay a record fine after being accused of waiting too long to report a safety defect. government regulators say the company waited for a month before reporting problems with floor mats in certain lexus suvs that made the gas pedal stick. >>> and finally, a chuckle for all of you this morning. we wanted to show you this. some guys in norway just won an award for a video they made. showing how easily their co-worker is pratake a look. they decided to pull some around the office. and their co-worker's reaction has gone viral. whether it's the -- >> oh. >> any sudden movement, he apparently has a problem with. that one scared me. i'm sorry. that would scare me. i'm sorry. had we known that it would win an award, we could have potentially submitted any episode of this program and taken it. >> we did it this morning between
that's how house speaker john boehner's describing president obama's latest offer to avoid the fiscal cliff. the new offer cuts back on tax increases for the healthy. and includes more spending cuts on entitlement programs, such as medicare. >>> toyota is being ordered to pay a record fine after being accused of waiting too long to report a safety defect. government regulators say the company waited for a month before reporting problems with floor mats in certain lexus suvs that made...
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tops on the agenda, the syrian unrest and so is iran meeting with russia's president. >>> an anxious day for hundreds in colorado as they head back to discover what's left of their homes. the latest on what is being called the most destructive fire in colorado's history. >>> also this morning -- >> yes, he did. how this woman fought the fight of her life to save her children from a violent carjacking. >>> plus, a new miss usa is crowned but it's a runner-up making headlines after a tumble. >>> and good monday morning. i'm rob nelson sitting in today for john muller. >> welcome back. one day only. >> one-night stand. >>> i'm diana perez. federal agents are ready to join the investigation into the cause of that deadly colorado fire. >> the 22-square-mile black forest fire is now 65% contained. that's the good news but the area is still considered a crime scene until the cause can be determined. abc's devin dwyer is joining us now with the very latest. hi, devin. >> reporter: good morning, rob and diana. some 20,000 people are still evacuated because of the fires. they've charred thousa
tops on the agenda, the syrian unrest and so is iran meeting with russia's president. >>> an anxious day for hundreds in colorado as they head back to discover what's left of their homes. the latest on what is being called the most destructive fire in colorado's history. >>> also this morning -- >> yes, he did. how this woman fought the fight of her life to save her children from a violent carjacking. >>> plus, a new miss usa is crowned but it's a runner-up...
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. >>> in the middle east, growing concerns that israel is being drawn into the syrian civil war. the israeli military says tank scored a direct hit on a launcher after a stray mortar fell into the golan heights. it has already been in turkey and jordan. >>> john macafee. the multimillionaire, macafee, his name, and lives in belize where his next door neighbor has been found shot to death. police describe 67-year-old macafee as a person of interest in the case. >>> three children are among five family members found dead inside a toledo, ohio garage. police believe it is a case of murder/suicide. all five apparently died of carbon monoxide poisoning from truck exhaust piped in through hoses. police say there was a custody battle over the children, ages 10, 6, 5. they had been in the care of their grandparents for a very long time. >>> florida power company worker paying dearly for a trip to new york to help the lights get back on after sandy. the lakeland electric lineman, john applewhite attacked as he walked into a new york restaurant last week. speculates the guy who hit him was
. >>> in the middle east, growing concerns that israel is being drawn into the syrian civil war. the israeli military says tank scored a direct hit on a launcher after a stray mortar fell into the golan heights. it has already been in turkey and jordan. >>> john macafee. the multimillionaire, macafee, his name, and lives in belize where his next door neighbor has been found shot to death. police describe 67-year-old macafee as a person of interest in the case. >>>...